# Humor Studies and Applications { "id": "T11795", "title": "Humor Studies and Applications", "url": "/topics/T11795", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "openalex", "revision": "dfdaeb2f517145a1", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "36253648223208668", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 2, 32, 3207, 11795 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } This cluster of papers explores the psychological, social, and health-related aspects of humor and laughter. It covers topics such as humor styles, the impact of humor on psychological well-being, gender differences in humor perception, the use of humor as a coping mechanism, the role of humor in social interactions, and the therapeutic benefits of laughter. Additionally, it delves into the influence of internet memes and political satire on public discourse and examines the relationship between humor and various health outcomes. Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://openalex.org/T11795 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.